Assisted Living and Memory Care
Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care
16872 Sw Edy Road, Sherwood, OR 97140 · Map
Licensed for 28 residents
Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Sherwood, Oregon. It is licensed for 28 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
Prices
Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.
| Care | Starting at | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,100 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Memory Care | $4,100 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
Area costs
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Has a separate memory care unit, wing or neighborhood.
Our dedicated memory care area at Merrill Gardens at Sherwood, Garden House, is created specifically for our residents living with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory impairment.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Provides transportation.
layouts and have the benefits of concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Pets allowed.
Pets Welcome
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Has a secured outdoor area.
Our grounds are beautifully landscaped, with enclosed outdoor courtyards and a specially trained team on site 24/7.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Apartment types named: studio, two-bedroom.
studio, one, and two bedroom
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Last inspection: Feb 17, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 28 residents
Residential Care Facility (Memory Care endorsement) 50R474.
State inspection record34 deficiencies, 12 violations
- Last inspection
- February 17, 2026
- Inspections
- 6, 34 deficiencies cited
- Substantiated abuse
- 10
- Substantiated licensing violations
- 2
- Regulatory actions
- 1
- Fines assessed
- $3,688.00 (10 violations)
- Current owner since
- May 1, 2025
License conditions and other regulatory actions
- October 17, 2023 to April 3, 2024: License Condition, Failed to provide safe environment RCFCD23-01291; 2 incidents: CALMS - 00047978, CALMS - 00044332
The following statement of violations stem from evidence and interviews collected from Re-Licensure Survey Revisit #2 (#BND213) on October 5, 2023.
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General); 411-054-0040 (Change of Condition and Monitoring); 411-054-0045 (Resident Health Services); 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments); 411-054-0060 (Restraints and Supportive Devices); 411-054-0070 (Staffing Requirements and Training); 411-054-0090 (Fire and Life Safety); 411-054-0105 (Inspections and Investigations); 411-057-0140 (Responsibilities of Administration); 411-057-0155 (Staff Training Requirements)
Inspections
- February 17, 2026: Kitchen, 2 deficiencies cited report
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0455: Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- January 15, 2026: Change of Owner, 14 deficiencies cited report
- C0270: Change of Condition and Monitoring severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
- C0295: Infection Prevention & Control severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
- C0310: Systems: Medication Administration severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
- C0340: Restraints and Supportive Devices severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
- C0350: Administrator Qualification and Requirements severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
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- C0360: Staffing Requirements and Training: Staffing severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0363: Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Staffing Plan severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0372: Training Within 30 Days of Hire ? Direct Care Staff severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0420: Fire and Life Safety: Safety severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- C0422: Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- H1517: Individual Privacy: Own Unit severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- Z0155: Staff Training Requirements severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- Z0162: Compliance with Rules Health Care severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- Z0164: Activities severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- April 8, 2025: Kitchen, 2 deficiencies cited report
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
- November 28, 2023: State Licensure, 2 deficiencies cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected January 27, 2024
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected January 27, 2024
- February 13, 2023: Validation, 12 deficiencies cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0150: Facility Administration: Operation severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected December 4, 2023
- C0231: Reporting & Investigating Abuse-Other Action severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- C0260: Service Plan: General severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- C0270: Change of Condition and Monitoring severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
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- C0280: Resident Health Services severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected December 4, 2023
- C0303: Systems: Treatment Orders severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected March 7, 2024
- C0310: Systems: Medication Administration severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected August 7, 2023
- C0340: Restraints and Supportive Devices severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated, corrected January 4, 2024
- C0372: Training Within 30 Days: Direct Care Staff severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- C0420: Fire and Life Safety: Safety severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected March 7, 2024
- C0455: Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected March 7, 2024
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected March 7, 2024
- Z0150: Staffing severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- Z0155: Staff Training Requirements severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- Z0162: Compliance With Rules Health Care severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected March 7, 2024
- Z0163: Nutrition and Hydration severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected August 7, 2023
- Z0164: Activities severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- Z0165: Behavior severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern, corrected December 4, 2023
- October 27, 2022: State Licensure, 2 deficiencies cited report
- C0000: Comment severity level 0
- C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected March 6, 2023
- C0455: Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval severity level 0, corrected March 6, 2023
- Z0142: Administration Compliance severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread, corrected March 6, 2023
Substantiated abuse or neglect
- September 14, 2025: Failed to provide safe environment Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $188.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0070 (Staffing Requirements and Training)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) resides in a secured community and relies on the facility to ensure their safety. According to an investigation, on or about September 14, 2025, Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) assisted the AV to exit the secured memory care community. The allegation that the Alleged Perpetrator 2 neglected the AV was investigated and determined to be inconclusive. There was no documented evidence AP2 had received training related to the specialized needs of a memory care community. The facility failed to provide the oversight and supervision necessary to maintain the safety of the AV by not ensuring the training of AP2, which is a violation of resident’s rights, is neglect of care, and constitutes abuse.
- September 12, 2024: Failed to properly plan care Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General); 411-054-0040 (Change of Condition and Monitoring)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) is dependent on the facility to meet his/her safety needs and has a history of falls. According to an investigation, on or about September 12, 2024, AV fell while running and on September 13, 2024, AV fell in the courtyard after losing his/her balance. AV's service planned interventions were for staff to ensure AV was using an assistive device at all times and ambulate at a safe pace. Prior to both falls, AV was walking without the use of an assistive device. The facility did not develop or implement any known changes to AV's care plan following the falls. The facility failed to develop fall interventions to address AV's fall risk, resulting in injury and bruising. The facility failed to plan care for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care which constitutes abuse.
- September 8, 2024: Failed to address resident's behavior Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $500.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0030 (Resident Services)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) is dependent on the facility to meet his/her safety needs and has a history of attempting to elope from the secured unit. According to an investigation, on or about September 8, 2024, AV was found in the employee hallway outside the secured unit. The facility failed to develop interventions to ensure AV's service planned need for supervision. The facilities failure to plan care resulted in potential risk of harm for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care which constitutes abuse.
- February 23, 2024: Failed to provide safe environment Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0030 (Resident Services)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his or her safety and is a known exit seeking resident with an elopement risk. According to an investigation, on or about February 23, 2024, the AV eloped from the facility through an unsecured door. AV was found in the kitchen near hazardous equipment and sharp knives placing AV at risk for harm. AV was escorted by kitchen staff back to the locked memory care unit. Memory Care staff did not know AV had eloped. The facility failed to provide a safe environment, which is a violation of resident’s rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- June 3, 2023: Failed to provide safe environment Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $500.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0030 (Resident Services); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
The facility failed to implement interventions or appropriately care plan for Witness #1’s (W1) known behaviors that include wandering. On or about June 3, 2023, W1 wandered into the Alleged Victim (AV)’s room and attempted to lay on top of them in bed. AV was startled and began yelling for help, causing AV emotional distress, and placing them at risk for harm. The facility failed to provide a safe environment for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
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- March 5, 2023: Failed to provide safe environment Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $250.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0030 (Resident Services)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim relies on the facility for his or her safety. On or about March 5, 2023, AV was found outside the locked facility near the building loading dock. AV has a history of eloping from the facility two (2) previous times. The facility does not know how AV got out of the secure environment. The facility failed to provide a safe environment, which is a violation of resident’s rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- February 26, 2023: Failed to provide safe environment Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $500.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0030 (Resident Services); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
The facility failed to implement interventions or appropriately care plan for Witness #1’s (W1) known behaviors. This failure resulted in W1 biting the arm of the Alleged Victim (AV) on or about February 26, 2023, which caused unreasonable discomfort. The facility failed to provide a safe environment for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- February 21, 2023: Failed to follow care plan Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. AV is care planned to have his/her incontinence brief changed once every hour and to apply barrier cream due to a rash in peri-area. On or about February 21, 2023, AV’s rash was found to have gotten worse and it was discovered that facility staff were not consistently following AV’s care plan, causing AV unreasonable discomfort. The facility failed to follow the care plan which is a violation of resident’s rights is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- July 27, 2022: Failed to follow care plan Abuse: Neglect; Level 3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm; fine $375.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
The facility failed to follow Alleged Victim's (AV) care plan requiring a modified diet. On or about July 27, 2022, AV was served a regular meal and AV began choking, requiring AV to go to the hospital to clear the dislodged food. The facility failure is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- March 14, 2022: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system Abuse: Neglect; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; fine $250.00; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments)State’s findings
On or about February 21, 2022, the Alleged Victim's (AV) Primary Care Physician ordered for AV's blood pressure medication to be held for two days and to take his/her blood pressure daily. The facility failed to follow physician orders, placing AV at risk for harm. The facility's failure is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Substantiated licensing violations
- June 25, 2024: Failed to properly plan care Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare); 411-054-0036 (Service Plan – General)State’s findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to meet his/her daily needs. According to an investigation, on or about June 25, 2024, Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) and Alleged Perpetrator 3 (AP3) failed to follow the care plan when they physically restrained AV's arms during care and did not leave AV alone while monitoring for safety when AV became resistive to care. AP2 and AP3's actions resulted in AV sustaining bruises and unreasonable discomfort. AP2 and AP3's actions are considered physical abuse and constitutes abuse. The facility failed to ensure the service plan was followed, which violates Oregon Administrative Rules.
- July 6, 2022: Failed to provide a safe medication administration system Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
Rules: 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments)State’s findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. On or about July 6, 2022, it was discovered that AV was missing narcotic medication from the facility medication cart. During the investigation it was discovered that the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP)2) was observed on video removing the medication cart from the medication room, out of the view of facility cameras, as well as returning to the medication room and placing items in his/her bag/backpack. AP2 signed out at least 7 doses of narcotics that were not administered to AV. AP2’s actions are considered theft and financial exploitation and constitute abuse. The investigation into the facility's responsibility of neglect of care resulting in abuse was inconclusive. The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system which is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.
Read the full record on the state’s site →
ODHS lists only substantiated violations: “either a substantiated instance of abuse or a licensing violation. Open investigations and complaints that are being appealed by the provider are not listed.” Oregon counts neglect as a form of abuse; see the state’s definitions of abuse. Each violation shows the level ODHS gives it, in the state’s words (for example “2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm”), and any fine ODHS assessed. Inspection citations show the state’s severity level and scope, and the date ODHS recorded the problem as corrected when it lists one. Rule names come from the Oregon Administrative Rules. ODHS: “Formal regulatory actions can range from a condition placed upon a license due to non-compliance or a notice to revoke a license.” This community is licensed for 28 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Oregon Department of Human Services, Long-Term Care Licensing, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Residential Care Facility (Memory Care endorsement)
- License number
- 50R474
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- County
- Washington County
- General Manager
- Stefanie Frattaroli
Source: Oregon state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
General Manager name from the operator's website, as of Oct 12, 2026.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in February 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
- How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
What we checked9 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Department of Human Services, Long-Term Care Licensing inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| Oregon Medicaid provider list | Sep 9, 2026 | Not on the state list we checked. These lists are often incomplete. |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care provide?
Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care is licensed by the state of Oregon for assisted living, memory care in Sherwood, Oregon. Its licensed capacity is 28 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care?
No. We publish state licensing details for Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care cost?
Assisted Living in Washington County typically starts at $5,050 to $5,600 a month. Based on 33 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.
How do I contact Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care?
Use Merrill Gardens at Sherwood Memory Care's website, merrillgardens.com/senior-living/or/sherwood/sw-edy-rd, or visit at 16872 Sw Edy Road, Sherwood, OR 97140.
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